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Chief Secretary Reviews Performance of Odisha Discoms, Stresses Network Modernisation and Consumer-Centric Reforms

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 22, 2026January 23, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg, in her capacity as Chairperson of Odisha’s power distribution companies, on Wednesday reviewed the performance of TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL and TPWODL at a board-level meeting, with a strong focus on strengthening distribution infrastructure and improving consumer experience across the State. The meeting deliberated on accelerating capital investments aimed at network…

Paralympic Gold Medal winner Pramod Bhagat to get Rs 6 crores and a govt job

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 8, 202101 mins

Odia Paralympian Pramod Bhagat, who won a gold medal at the recently concluded Tokyo Paralympics, is all set to get cash reward of Rs 6 Crores from the Odisha government and a Group A level government job. On his arrival in the state, he will be handed over the cash prize by Chief Minister Naveen…

Former Indian Women’s Hockey Star Jaspreet Kaur Transitions to Coaching Role

Bureau The News HashtagApril 24, 2024April 24, 202403 mins

New Delhi: Former Indian Women’s Hockey Team player Jaspreet Kaur has embarked on a new journey as a coach, participating in an intensive training program alongside fellow former drag-flickers and goalkeepers under the guidance of High-Performance Director Herman Kruis at SAI Bengaluru. The initiative, spearheaded by Hockey India, aims to standardize coaching methodologies nationwide and…

15 Railway Stations In Odisha To be Developed Into Mini Smart Cities

Bureau The News HashtagJune 5, 202101 mins

Bhubaneswar: Indian railways has selected 15 stations in Odisha to be developed as ‘mini smart cities’. A countrywide project is going on under which railway stations will be redeveloped into Railopolis, a mini smart city where one can live, work, play and ride, thus attracting huge investments and business opportunities. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation…

Amarda Road Airstrip to Be Operationalized Soon

Bureau The News HashtagJuly 17, 2024July 17, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Amarda Road (Rasgovindapur) airstrip is set to be operational soon, according to recent discussions held by Odisha state officials. Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, Steel and Mines, held elaborate discussions with Dr. Krusha Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Public Enterprises, regarding the airstrip’s development. During the…

Odisha Govt Revises School Timings to Combat Intense Summer Heat

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202501 mins

Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heatwave conditions, the Odisha government has rescheduled school timings for students across the state to safeguard their health during the peak summer months. Shalini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, issued a directive to all district collectors, announcing that classes for students from Grade I to…

Adivasi Mela 2025 to Begin on January 5 in Bhubaneswar

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 2, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital is set to host the much-anticipated State-Level Adivasi Mela 2025, a celebration of tribal heritage and culture that promises to transport visitors to a traditional tribal village. Scheduled to run from January 5 to January 16 at the Unit-3 IDCO Exhibition Ground. This year’s fair holds special significance as it coincides with…

Election Commission of India and BCCI Organize Exhibition Cricket Match to Promote Voter Education and Inclusivity

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 17, 202403 mins

New Delhi: Aimed at promoting voter education and inclusivity, the Election Commission of India (ECI) joined hands with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organize an Exhibition Cricket Match. The event, held at the Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi on March 16, witnessed the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) Team compete against the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) team.

Odisha CM Announces Enhanced Leave Benefits for Employees in Aided Educational Institutions

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 10, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Addressing the concerns of the employees in aided educational institutions, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced enhanced leave benefits for the workforce. The decision comes in the wake of proposals received during the visit of 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman, Karthik Pandian, to various districts, where concerns related to leaves were brought to the…

Odisha State Warehouse Corporation Pays ₹4.36 Crore Dividend to State Govt

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 3, 2025January 4, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Warehouse Corporation (OSWC) handed over a dividend cheque of ₹4.36 crore to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The dividend pertains to the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The cheque was presented in the presence of Minister for Cooperation, Handlooms, and Textiles, Pradeep Bala Samanta, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of…